Woman, 52, dragged security guard with car at Aurora grocery store
AURORA, Ill. April 25 2018 — A 52-year-old woman was charged with dragging a security officer with her car after she was caught shoplifting at a grocery store earlier this year in west suburban Aurora.
About 6:15 p.m. Feb. 19, the security guard, a 24-year-old woman, caught Lori R. Federman stealing meat and vitamins from the Jewel-Osco at 1952 W. Galena Blvd, according to Aurora police.
When the security officer confronted her, Federman ran to her car and the security officer gave chase.
After getting into the car, Federman grabbed the security guard by her collar, pulled her partially into the car and drove off, police said.
Federman eventually let her go before speeding out of the parking lot.
The security officer was treated at the scene for minor injuries, police said.
Detectives used several forensic items to identify Federman as the suspect, police said
Federman, of Montgomery, turned herself over to police on April 18.
She was charged with aggravated battery and retail theft, police said.
Information about her bond and next scheduled court date wasn’t immediately known.
